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ABOUT

 

Lutherans Engaging in Advocacy Ministry New Jersey (LEAMNJ) represents the official positions of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). 

 

While some of our advocacy efforts are focused on the executive and legislative branches of state government, county leaders as well as municipal governments are a foci; our greatest effort is directed toward empowering congregations with the issues that embraces their Baptismal calling to strive for justice and peace in all the earth.

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You do not need to be a Lutheran to join our Advocacy team.  Just follow this link to get emails and action alerts. Also "Like" Lutherans Engaging in Advocacy Ministry on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.  Invite your friends and colleagues to join our work by sharing our posts.

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MISSION STATEMENT

Rooted in God’s covenant, LEAMNJ addresses the systemic causes of injustice and poverty in New Jersey through civic engagement, shaping public opinion, and advocating for public policies that will alleviate the suffering of all children of God and the care of God’s creation.

FAITH STATEMENT
Our faith guides us in our understanding of the world we live in; it aids us in our decision-making; and it inspires us to work for justice. LEAMNJ seeks to equip all people of God, so that together we might respond with the gift of God’s blessing through public witness as we shape public opinion and policy.
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